• Honor Guard provides flag for elementary school gym

    The McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard donated a flag to Jackson Elementary School during a Veterans Day presentation, Nov. 3, in Wichita, Kansas.The faculty had been unable to procure a flag to display in the gymnasium, but Tech. Sgt. Terrance Williams, 22nd Force Support Squadron Honor Guard NCO

  • McConnell Airman saves two children from burning vehicle

    As his eyes scanned the scattered debris on I-35, Senior Airman Caleb Holman had a sinking feeling in his chest.  A feeling that was confirmed when his glance made its way to the overturned vehicle on the side of the road.Holman, then a member of the 931st Security Forces Squadron, was on his way

  • STEM Rally at McConnell

    Two hundred students from local area high schools took a trip to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. as a part of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematical Education Coalition rally, Nov. 7.The STEM program is designed to improve competitiveness in technology development. Instead of teaching

  • McConnell Airmen fulfill veterans request

    Members of Team McConnell fulfilled one veteran's final request by providing him a uniform for his funeral, Oct. 28, in Pratt, Kansas.Retired Col. Jack Grier passed away at age 92, he was survived by his son, Donald Grier who set in motion the plan to fulfill his request."We have some wonderful

  • Bringing up Iras

    Not every dog is cut out to be a Military Working Dog. So far, Iras, a two-year old Belgian Malinois and McConnell Air Force Base's newest MWD, has proven that he has the right temperament and work ethic to continue his training.Like most MWDs, Iras' career began at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,

  • McConnell crews recover downed F-16

    Crews from McConnell Air Base, Kansas, helped recover an F-16 Fighting Falcon, Oct. 29, near Moline, Kansas.The aircraft, which belonged to the Oklahoma Air National Guard 138th Fighter Squadron, crashed Monday, Oct. 20, and Airmen from McConnell provided support from the first response to final

  • 350th ARS wins AMC-level award

    The 350th Air Refueling Squadron here won the Air Mobility Command's Fuel Efficiency Award, Oct. 31.AMC's Fuel Efficiency Award is given to units that take steps to reduce their waste and reduce their environmental footprint better than any other unit.The Red Falcons took initiatives to plan ahead

  • 22nd Maintenance Group Airman earns spotlight performer

    As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating the Air Force's Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence in All We Do.Airman 1st Class Aurora Maldonado-Garcia, 22nd Maintenance Group aircraft maintenance unit analyst, was selected as the

  • Vigilant Shield 2015

    Airmen from bases across the U.S. joined forces with multiple units from the Royal Canadian Air Force for Vigilant Shield 2015 training exercise, at 5 Wing Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Oct. 20 through Oct. 28.McConnell Air Force Base's role was to lead the tanker unit, and provide

  • McConnell Airman nominated for Robbie Risner Award

    After surpassing both the wing and Air Mobility Command levels, McConnell's Maj. Derrick Baker, 22nd Operations Support Squadron wing tactics officer, is now in the running to receive the Air Force 2013 Robbie Risner Award.The award is named after Brig. General Robinson "Robbie" Risner, a highly